1 Reservoir in Sauk County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Sauk County, Wisconsin, is where 1 Reservoir sits. The bank is 899 feet above sea level. At roughly 7 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Sauk County are larger. West Baraboo sits 6.5 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Baraboo follows at 7.6 miles, then Reedsburg at 9.8 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on 1 Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Open biodiversity records for Sauk County list brown trout, rainbow trout and common carp. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On this water the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 15°F to 71°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. On average, early April opens the water and early December closes it again. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. This water fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Seeley Lake is 0.8 miles off. Confirm access to this water locally before you travel.